Technology Checklist for Third Grade

I know the correct technology terms, including:

processor
monitor
disk drive
peripherals
network
Internet
desktop (on the monitor)
toolbar
window
menu
input device
output device

I know how to use electronic resources, including:

CDs of programs
software
Internet

I know how to use e-mail, including:

write an e-mail
send an e-mail
reply to an e-mail
knowing e-mail reaches people in every part of the world

I can use a computer to create and publish documents. I know about these things:

using a graphic organizer to connect ideas
publishing work in printed forms
publishing work on the computer
using digital images in my work
using color and fonts to make my work attractive
using spaces and contrast to make my work look good

I know there are different sources of information, including:

primary documents
secondary documents
valid sources of information
invalid sources of information
data (different from information)

I know how to find things on the Internet. I know about these things:

web browser
search engine
directory search
how to find the URL (web address)
how to list a reference for a web site
copyright rules
how to be safe on the Internet

I can find the letters and numbers on the keyboard

Yes
No

I know where my fingers should be when I use the keys to type.

Yes
No

I know how to check my research notes to be sure I have answered the question.

Yes
No

I know how to stay on the topic while I do research.

Yes
No

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